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Greetings!
 Happy New Year! Thank you for reading our very first newsletter for 2012!
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held at the Westmark Sitka at Noon on Wednesday, January 11th. Our guest speaker will be Commissioner Bryan Butcher. Deputy Commissioner Bruce Tangeman will be presenting with Mr. Butcher.
Mr. Butcher was appointed to his position as Revenue Commissioner beginning in January, 2011 by Governor Sean Parnell. Mr. Butcher was the Director of Governmental Relations and Public Affairs for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) for the last eight years and in a dual role was also Vice President of the recently formed Alaska Gasoline Development Corporation (AGDC) since 2010.
In 2009, Mr. Butcher served as a Special Assistant working on Economic Development issues for Governor Parnell. Mr. Butcher also served as a member of former Governor Sarah Palin's gasoline team through the AGIA process. Before joining AHFC in 2003 Mr. Butcher previously worked for the Alaska State Legislature as a Finance Committee Aide for the House and Senate Finance Committees for 12 years.Mr. Butcher is also currently serving as the coordinator for Governor Sean Parnell's statewide transition team.
A lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage, Mr. Butcher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications from the University of Oregon.
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce luncheons are held on Wednesdays at Noon at the Westmark Sitka. They are always open to the public. For more information, call the Chamber office at 747-8604.
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2012 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon 
Register today for the upcoming 2012 World Trade Center Alaska Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheons. This annual event will be conducted in the state's three largest cities, beginning in Fairbanks on 17 January, in Anchorage on 18 January, and in Juneau on 19 January. 2012 is the 9th year that we are conducting the luncheon and it became one of the most anticipated business events in Alaska. Reserve your seat early for the luncheon in Anchorage - seats are limited and will sell fast!
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Speak Out About Alaska's Student Standards
 Alaska proposes new standards for English language arts and mathematics in the public schools.The State Board of Education & Early Development welcomes your comments on proposed new standards in English language arts and mathematics for public school students. All public comments will go to the State Board for their consideration. The State Board, which has the authority to adopt state standards, is scheduled to decide the issue in June 2012. The State Board could choose to adopt the standards as proposed, adopt them with changes, or not adopt them. If the new standards are adopted in June 2012, the state will work with school districts to align their curriculum to the new standards. The department expects that students would first be assessed in the new standards in spring 2016. Continue Reading and Submit Your Comments... |
Ahoy! Sitka Seafood Festival Fundraiser
Calling all pirates, scallywags, and landlubber's alike. Dust
off your swords, don your favorite pirate attire, and bring your
"booty" to shake the night away at the first fundraiser for the 2012
Sitka Seafood Festival.
This pirate-themed dance party is one you won't want to miss! There will be a costume contest with prizes, $5 suggested donation at the door, and lots of music, dancing and fun. Prizes given for best female, best male, and best couple costumes, so start brainstorming now, and come dance the Hempen Jig, Arrrrrrrr!
Date: Saturday, January 21st
Time: 8pm
Location: Channel Club
For more information visit sitkaseafoodfestival.org or call Alicia
at 928-607-4845.
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2012 Sitka Green Business Award Nominations Accepted
Nominations are being accepted from businesses, agencies, and not-for-profit organizations and patrons for the 2012 Sitka Green Business Awards sponsored by the Sitka Global Warming Group/Sustainable Sitka. The list of easy, local-business-tested green practices used to nominate a business is on the website: www.sitkaglobalwarming.org/green_practices_nomination.html.
Green business practices, like conserving electricity, recycling, composting, serving organic and local foods, encouraging use of reusable cups/bags/plates, and actively promoting other local businesses and "buy local" can save businesses money, increase community sustainability, and benefit the environment. Winning businesses will be publicly recognized, thanked, and promoted. The first round of awards will be presented in the early spring of 2012.
Please provide nominations by January 10, 2012. Those with questions may call Michelle Putz at 747-2708.
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 Upcoming Calendar of Events
January 2012
January 4th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - No Lunch Today
January 11th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Guest speaker is Revenue Commissioner, Bryan Butcher
January 18th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Guest speaker is Tonia Rioux with the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau
January 25th - 27th
Legislative Fly In - Alaska State Chamber Event in Juneau
February 2012
February 15th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - World of Work Fair
March 2012
March10th, Saturday
The Sitka Chamber's Annual Banquet - More information and tickets available soon!
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From The Director
Happy New Year's and thank you for reading our first newsletter of 2012! I look forward to seeing everyone at lunch on Wednesday! It has been too long since our last luncheon and I am anxious to see everyone again. We have a dynamic speaker joining us as well, so it is certain to be a good and information time. As always, thanks for reading and have a great week!
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." Benjamin Franklin
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Super Supporters
$3000 - $5000
Alaska Cruise Association
Sponsoring
Season's End Celebration
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Chamber Board
Gerry Hope
President
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Cory Baggen
Vice President
Samson Tug & Barge
Ptarmica McConnell
Treasurer
Shee Atika, Incorporated
Craig Shoemaker
Secretary
Seafood Producers Coop
Seth Bone
KingFisher Charters
Olga Borland
Russian American Co.
Bob Burnett
AC Lakeside
Kathy Dumag
Spenard Builders Supply
Bob Medinger
Sitka Historical Society
Linda Mudry
White's
Mandy Odenheimer
Alaska Airlines
John P. (Jay) Sweeney III City and Borough of Sitka Aaron Wilkinson First National Bank Alaska |
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Sitka Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Our Next Meeting
January 12th, 4pm
AC Lakeside
Chamber Members are
welcome to attend!
Committee Meetings
Finance Committee Meeting
January 10th, 4pm
Chamber Office
Contact the Chamber Office for more information on meeting times, locations or to learn how you can get involved.
Chamber Committees
Finance
Membership
Annual Banquet
Downtown Commerce and Events
Golf Tournament
Sitka Artisans Market
Board Development
Legislative and Community Affairs
Join a committee today!
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Mission Statement
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and community leaders who promote, support, and facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community.
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SilverSaver Cards
2011-2012 Sponsors
Aurora Business Supplies
Bev's Flowers & Gifts
Channel Club
Daily Sitka Sentinel
Fishermen's Eye Gallery
JI Welding
Old Harbor Books
Orion Sporting Goods
Petro Express
Random House
Re:fresh FITNESS
Robertson's Gallery & Custom Framing
Russell's
Shee Atika Totem Square Inn
Shelter Cove Publishing
Silver Basin
Spenard Builders Supply
The Cellar
Harry Race, White's Pharmacy and Seasons
Support Sitka
Look Local First
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